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Trip from Anthony, NM to Angostura, NM

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

61.1 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Anthony, NM, NM

Anthony, NM

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Downtown Angostura, NM, NM

Angostura, NM

Jeronimo Borra

Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, NM to Angostura, NM covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Rincon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on I 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Anthony, NM to Angostura, NM covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Miller Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NM 404 / East O'Hara Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Miller Street

Turn right onto Miller Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | NM 404 / East O'Hara Road

Turn right onto NM 404 / East O'Hara Road

Navigation decision point

5
20.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
4
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward Rincon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Rincon
5
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Anthony, NM and Angostura, NM, road signs point toward Albuquerque and Rincon.

Albuquerque

20.3 mi in | ~22m

Rincon

56.8 mi in | ~1h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 25 35.1 mi 37m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 17.6 mi 17m
Rincon Road 2.8 mi 5m
South Anthony Drive 1.5 mi 2m
East Hall Street 1.1 mi 1m
East O'Hara Road 0.9 mi 1m
Angostura Road 0.1 mi <1m
Miller Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 25 — 35.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, NM and Angostura, NM.

1

Start on this road

107 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Miller Street

177 ft · 9 sec · Miller Street
3

Turn right onto NM 460

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Anthony Drive
4

Turn right onto NM 404

0.9 mi · 1 min · East O'Hara Road
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 33 sec
6

Merge onto I 10

18 mi · 17 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
8

Continue on I 25

26 mi · 28 min · I 25
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
10

Merge onto I 25

9.0 mi · 9 min · I 25
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Rincon
12

Keep slight right at fork

195 ft · 4 sec
13

Turn straight onto NM 140

2.8 mi · 5 min · Rincon Road
14

Turn right onto NM 185

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Hall Street
15

Turn left onto Angostura Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Angostura Road
16

Turn slight left

150 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Anthony, NM · 35m into the drive

Downtown Doña Ana, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Doña Ana, NM

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mesquite, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Doña Ana, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Anthony, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Angostura, NM

The final approach into Angostura, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.23 one way

$18.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.13 $20.26
premium $4.56 $10.97 $21.93
diesel $5.61 $13.49 $26.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.3 0 $6.42 $2.93
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.44
EV Truck/SUV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Anthony, NM

Morning in Anthony on Friday

Local time

6:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Angostura, NM

Morning in Angostura on Friday

Local time

6:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anthony, NM to Angostura, NM covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 25, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Rincon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Anthony, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Miller Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NM 404 / East O'Hara Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Anthony, NM and Angostura, NM, road signs point toward Albuquerque and Rincon.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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